Glen Scores in 1-1 Tie Against Timbers

The San Jose Earthquakes earned a 1-1 draw on Saturday night with USSF
Division Two side Portland Timbers in their final tune-up for the season
opener next Saturday, March 27 at against Real Salt Lake. Cornell Glen
put the Quakes ahead in the second half before Scott Thompson equalized
for the Timbers.

The first real quality chance of the match came 31 minutes in, as Arturo
Alvarez beat his defender, and tried to slip Bobby Convey through on
goal. Portland goalkeeper Steve Cronin dove and cut it out before Convey
could get a touch.

Just one minute later, Javier Robles cut through the Portland midfield
and let his left footed effort from about 25 yards go, but it sailed
high of the target.

In the 42nd minute, Convey took a diagonal ball from Alvarez and let one
go from about 30 yards out that nearly beat Cronin, but he was able to
make the save.

Portland created their first dangerous opportunity just a minute after
halftime when substitute Tony McManus forced a diving save from Andrew
Weber after a shot from distance.

It appeared San Jose broke the deadlock in the 65th as Cornell Glen
finished coolly with his right foot off of a Ramiro Corrales cross, but
he was called offside.

Glen and San Jose did break through in the 71st minute, as he took an
Omar Jessey pass and turned toward goal. He then unloaded a left-footed
shot from about 20 yards out that went through Cronin into the back of
the net.

Portland capitalized on a set piece in the 80th minute to tie the score.
Substitute Scott Thompson got on the end of a delivery from near the
corner by Rodrigo Lopez and headed it past Weber. The goal snapped the
Quakes nearly five-match shutout streak this preseason.

San Jose hosts RSL next Saturday, March 27 at 6 p.m. PT. The first 5,000
fans will receive a replica jersey t-shirt, presented by Amway Global.
The game will air live on Fox Soccer Channel.

"I think the conditions were a little slippery at first. At halftime, I
spoke with the team about being on the front foot and forcing the issue.
We deserved our lead, we did score first, but conceding the late goal
was not great. We did have a host of chances in the second half. I think
coming unscathed from the game was important for us. All in all, I am
pleased with the effort. We are looking forward to next week."

On Ike Opara's first game at Buck Shaw Stadium:

"It was his first time playing for us in this stadium. This was also his
first time playing in front of a professional crowd. He was a little
nervous, but it was good to get this out of his system."

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES FORWARD CORNELL GLEN

On goal:

"Omar (Jessey) gave me a great ball in the middle of the field to get
our goal. I looked up, dribbled a few yards and took a shot. I saw all
the open space and took advantage of what I had."

On midfield:

"We have quality guys out there with plenty of experience; I think that
Andre (Luiz) and Javier (Robles) really are working well together. As a
forward, all we need to do is find space on the field and expect a good
pass from these skilled midfielders."

SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES DEFENDER IKE OPARA

On first home game:

"It was a great feeling playing my first game at Buck Shaw. The fans
really helped me feel comfortable and I look forward for the beginning
of the season."

On first 15 minutes:

"I was pretty nervous in the first few minutes of the game. The ball was
skidding a lot due to a damp field, but as we played on I felt more
comfortable. I am glad that I had the opportunity go the full 90
minutes."